2007-08-18 01:07:06 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
no, it is not a good or proper response. My MIL used to say that when I would say thank you for a gift. It made me feel like she was doing me a favor instead of buying me a gift. Now if it was used when someone was doing you a favor then I think it would be appropriate. (example)they watched your kids, you say thanks, and they say hey don't worry about it.
2007-08-18 02:13:26 · answer #1 · answered by ladydaisy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have noticed that the response is related in the way a person is thanked. If I say " Thank you very much " for whatever reason, almost always the response is " You are welcome " ( mostly from strangers ) but if I say " Hey man, thanks for the lift, lets get a beer sometime " my expression of gratitude is less formal creating a less formal response.
2007-08-18 02:08:46 · answer #2 · answered by Buzz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't a polite response; it implies that he was forced to do the favor, rather than being a willing party. Still, it at least acknowledges your words of appreciation. I wouldn't criticize or correct someone for it; that would trump their "rude" response.
2007-08-18 01:55:35 · answer #3 · answered by timcote7 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't make any sense, so no, it's not a good response. And it comes off a little rude.
2007-08-18 01:37:03 · answer #4 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not in my opinion dude. A more appropriate response, for me is 'You're welcome' or 'Its a pleasure'.
'Don't worry about it' seems to me to be dismissive and suggests that good manners are a problem.
Call me old-fashioned.....
2007-08-18 01:15:08 · answer #5 · answered by lou b 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Remember Crocodile Dundee? In that movie, he uses the expression: No worries. Your phrase comes close to it. Other responses: You are welcome. My pleasure.
2007-08-18 01:17:08 · answer #6 · answered by Roger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes or no. It depends on the person you are saying it to. "you're welcome" is the proper reply, but not everyone speaks that way all the time. I think "don't worry about it" is an informal way to "you're welcome" so just consider the situation and the person.
2007-08-18 01:16:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Don't worry about it" or "no problem" are not good responses to "thank you." They imply a negative connotation.
2007-08-18 01:12:05 · answer #8 · answered by MoMoney23 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're welcome is a better response. I prefer that over don't worry about it.
2007-08-18 01:13:10 · answer #9 · answered by Lena 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not - it comes across as suggesting they did indeed place a burden on you. "It's my pleasure" or "You're welcome" are much better responses as they imply you welcome the opportunity to help them.
2007-08-18 01:37:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋